Kask Protone Icon Review
Let’s face it: most of us aren’t out here chasing podiums—we’re chasing that elusive sweet spot where performance meets style meets fun and nobody questions whether we belong in the group ride or why...
Tagged: Helmet
Protect your head and stay safe during your adventures with the perfect helmet. From cycling helmets and mountain bike helmets to skiing helmets and climbing helmets, find the best headgear for your outdoor pursuits. Our reviews feature expert insights and user feedback to help you choose the ideal helmet for your needs
Smith Forefront 3 Mips Review: My First Smith Helmet Experience
I’ve spent a good chunk of time on the trails lately, and testing gear has become part of the fun—especially when I’m out riding with my son. While mountain biking gives me a thrill...
Smith Nexus Mips Helmet and Smith 4D Mag Goggles Review
Ski season is in full swing, thanks to the latest round of storms. This year, I’m testing out Smith Optics’ new Nexus Mips Helmet paired with their 4D MAG Goggles, a sleek, high-performance combination...
Smith Method Mips Helmet Review
Smith Optics emphasizes the importance of refreshing your ski helmet every five years, and serendipitously, the timing aligned perfectly for me to test out Smith’s latest Method Mips Ski Helmet this season. The Method...
Black Diamond Vapor Helmet Review
Ever since Yvon Chouinard began selling pitons out of the trunk of his car in Yosemite Valley in the 50’s, his work was recognized as superior in the climbing world. While the company didn’t...
Smith Trace MIPS Bike Helmet Review
Whether you’re tackling long winding descents or embarking on a race-day lead-out, the Smith Trace MIPS Bike Helmet is the ultimate helmet for versatility. Designed for road, gravel, or bikepacking adventures, this helmet combines...
Smith Summit Helmet: A Maxed Out Minimalist
The Smith Summit MIPS snow helmet is designed to go light and go far across a multitude of mountaineering pursuits. It addresses the need for ultimate protection in alpine pursuits without the excess. The...
POC Ventral Spin Review
The POC Ventral Spin is one of their latest entries into the cycling helmet space. With a focus on ventilation, aerodynamics, and comfort, the Ventral Spin attempts to check all the boxes. POC has...
Bontrager XXX WaveCel Helmet Review
The cycling world is abuzz about this new WaveCel technology. Bontrager’s tagline “You Only Get One Brain” is branded quite visibly on the box itself. I own another helmet that is also equipped with...
Snowtide “Smart” Ski and Snowboard Helmet
Swagtron’s first foray into protection features integrated Bluetooth® audio, two-way comms, app integration and an S.O.S. feature that automatically calls for help if you crash. Swagtron a leader in electric rideables, today enters the outdoor protection...
POC Octal Cycling Helmet Review
Helmets are like insurance. You pay for it! You know it’s a good idea! However, you truly hope that you never need it! And buying the best coverage is worth it. Especially in this...
Cycling Head Protection from LEM Helmets
LEM launches into bike market with 7 distinct helmets LEM Helmets, a brand with a rich history in head protection and safety products, introduces a fresh, new bike helmet division who’s mission is to...
POC Auric Cut Helmet Review
POC, a long time brand known for ski racing has been slowly inching into the recreational market to expand its reach to skiers and snowboarders of all types. One of the things that you...
Smith Quantum MIPS Helmet Review
Helmets need to keep your noggin warm, vent or breathe when you heat up, integrate with your goggles, and fit well. Yet the #1 feature we should all consider is what they can...
Nite Ize Bike Light Review
Nite Ize is a Boulder, Colorado company with a history of making wide variety of accessories, tools, and devices. Founded in 1989. 26 years these days does seem like an eternity with our technological...
Lazer Helium MIPS Helmet Review
Yes, there are a lot of great helmets out there, and yes they will all provide protection if you have the misfortune of laying down your bike. What sets the Lazer Helium MIPS helmet apart...
Lazer Dissent Helmet Review
Out of the box, the Lazer Dissent helmet gave me a great first impression. It is lightweight at just 410 grams. The Dissent has clean lines, a stylish brimmed visor, an even matte black finish, and features...
Giro Discord Helmet Review
The Giro Discord was designed for freestyle, backcountry and natural terrain. Most helmets are designed just for protection, but once you crash once they are done. The Giro Discord was designed to protect your...
Giro Flare Ski Helmet Review
The Flare is by far the lightest, warmest, and safest ski helmet I’ve had a chance to try. I love the Green Shibori color because it’s such a bold statement. When Paired with my...
Bern Watts EPS Helmet Review
The Bern Watts EPS has set the standard for many years and continues to shine in the ski/ride helmet category. We’ve been testing out the helmet during some early season turns in Steamboat Springs,...
